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BNSF to build new rail complex in Barstow

BNSF Railway recently announced plans to invest more than $1.5 billion to construct a state-of-the-art master-planned rail facility in Southern California – and the first being developed by a Class 1 railroad.The Barstow International Gateway will be an approximately 4,500-acre new integrated rail facility on the west side of Barstow, consisting of a rail yard, intermodal facility and warehouses for transloading freight from international containers to domestic containers. The facility ... [+]

Tentative Rail Agreement Protects America’s Supply Chains

Following the announcement made late on September 14 that a tentative agreement has been reached between freight railroads and rail labor organizations – avoiding a shutdown of the nation’s freight rail system – American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO, Steve Lamar, offers cautious ... [+]

U.S. government makes contingency plans for rail shutdown

This in from Reuters: President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday made contingency plans aiming to ensure deliveries of critical goods in the event of a shutdown of the U.S. rail system while pressing railroads and unions to reach a deal to avoid a work stoppage affecting ... [+]

Port of Corpus Christi and Watco’s Texas Coastal Celebrate Unveiling

Watco’s newest short line, the Texas Coastal Bend Railroad (TCBR), unveiled two locomotives emblazoned with the Port of Corpus Christi logo at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.The locomotives are part of Watco’s five locomotive investment that will serve multiple customers at the Port of Corpus Christi. ... [+]

KCS to invest in Celaya Railway Bypass

Kansas City Southern and its affiliate Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM) announced on July 20 that KCSM has reached an agreement with the Mexican Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) to fund a new investment in the Celaya-NBA Line Railway ... [+]

Norfolk Southern launches TOP|SPG

Norfolk Southern Corp. has launched TOP|SPG, a new operating plan designed to improve service, enhance productivity, and create a platform for growth. The operating plan guides the day-to-day movement of trains and shipments through Norfolk Southern’s network.“Our robust hiring efforts, coupled with TOP|SPG, will enhance ... [+]

Port of Coos Bay announces lease execution

The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay announced that a definitive lease agreement with NorthPoint Development has been executed for the future development of a container facility on the North Spit of the Coos Bay harbor. This development will result in construction of a state-of-the-art, ... [+]

CP, Hapag-Lloyd adds extra call into Port Saint John

Canadian Pacific and Hapag-Lloyd announced on April 25 an additional call into Port Saint John, N.B., via a seasonal extra loader in another step forward for the growing Atlantic Canada port.This additional call follows their inaugural service call into Port Saint John in May 2021, ... [+]

Port of Long Beach boosts rail capacity

The Port of Long Beach has completed construction of a new rail project that will increase efficiency of goods movement and reduce congestion on local roadways by shifting more cargo to trains.The Double Track Access from Pier G to Pier J Project adds a second ... [+]

J.B. Hunt, BNSF Announce Joint Initiative

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and BNSF Railway Co. (BNSF) are launching a joint effort to substantially improve capacity in the intermodal marketplace while also meeting the expanding needs of current customers.Demand for intermodal services has grown significantly in recent years as companies look to ... [+]

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